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India and Europe choose strategic partnership in a 'fractured' world: Von Der Leyen
India | Jan 25, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTThe upcoming summit is expected to be a major milestone, with both sides likely to formally conclude negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal, which will be signed later this year, has been under discussion since talks resumed in 2022 after a long pause.
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EU warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
World | Jan 18, 2026, 07:34 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump said that he has decided to impose 10 per cent tariffs on several nations, including the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany and The Netherlands, for opposing his plan to take control of Greenland. The tariffs will come into effect from February 1.
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US President Trump slams European Union for 3.5 billion dollar fine on Google, calls it 'unfair'
World | Sep 06, 2025, 07:06 AM ISTThe European Commission, the EU’s top antitrust authority, directed Google to cease its "self-preferencing practices" and resolve conflicts of interest within its advertising technology supply chain. In response, Google rejected the ruling as "wrong" and confirmed it would file an appeal.
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EU to keep on hold its retaliatory tariffs for 90 days to match Trump's pause in duties: Report
World | Apr 10, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTFollowing Donald Trump's authorisation of a 90-day pause in his sweeping tariffs, the European Commission said on Thursday that it will put on hold its retaliatory duties on hold for 90 days to match Trump's decision.
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PM Modi to hold high-level talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Feb 27
India | Feb 22, 2025, 02:28 PM ISTPM Modi will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Feb 27-28 in New Delhi. The visit marks the first-ever delegation of the entire EU College of Commissioners to India, focusing on trade, technology, climate, and strategic partnerships.
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Breton quits as France's EU commissioner, drops explosive resignation letter againt von der Leyen
World | Sep 16, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTThierry Breton of France stepped down as a member of the European Commission on Monday and will no longer be his country's candidate for the next EU executive body, an unexpected twist in the highly political EU power transition.
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PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of European Commission
World | Jul 19, 2024, 02:28 PM ISTUrsula von der Leyen got 401 votes in her favour and 284 against in a secret ballot in the 720-member chamber to win another term in the European Parliament. The EU is India's largest trading partner, accounting for 12.2 per cent of total Indian trade.
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EU court lambasts European Commission for failing to provide enough info on COVID-19 vaccine deals
World | Jul 17, 2024, 02:14 PM ISTThe European Commission was tasked with organising the joint procurement of vaccines during the pandemic and leading negotiations with manufacturers. It refused to grant complete access to COVID-19 vaccine contracts worth $2.9 million to a group of EU lawmakers.
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Omicron to be dominant variant by mid-January in Europe: European Commission chief
World | Dec 15, 2021, 03:56 PM ISTEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc is well prepared to fight Omicron with 66.6% of the European population now fully vaccinated against the virus.
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PM Modi appreciates European Commission for mobilising quick support for India's Covid-19 fight
India | May 03, 2021, 03:11 PM ISTModi expressed his appreciation of the EU and its member states for mobilising quick support for India’s fight against the pandemic.
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Dalai Lama greets European Commission President
World | Jul 19, 2019, 04:07 PM IST"I take this opportunity to convey to you my great admiration for the spirit of the European Union that has preserved peace among its members and in the region for more than 60 years," the Dalai Lama wrote.
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EU orders Amazon to pay Rs 2,300 cr to Luxembourg over ‘illegal tax advantage’
Business | Oct 05, 2017, 10:06 AM ISTRegulators said Amazon received tax breaks between 2006 and 2014 in Luxembourg without any "valid justification."
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‘Political crap’: Apple CEO Tim Cook condemns EU’s Rs 97K cr tax ruling
Sep 01, 2016, 02:28 PM ISTApple CEO Tim Cook has termed the European Union’s 13 billion Euro (around Rs 97,000 crore) back tax ruling on Apple as “total political crap” and said that the anti-US sentiment could have played a
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Eurozone ministers approve Greek bailout deal
World | Aug 15, 2015, 08:23 AM ISTBrussels: Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said late Friday that the finance ministers' meeting on Greece turned out "positive" and Greece is expected to get a new loan worth up to $95 bn.The outcome of the
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Greek 'no' vote widens gap with partners: European Commission
World | Jul 07, 2015, 09:02 AM ISTBrussels: Vice president of the Euro and Social Dialogue of the European Commission (EC) Valdis Dombrovskis stressed on Monday that Greece's "no" vote in Sunday's bailout referendum widened the gap between the country and its
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After mangoes, EU may lift ban on four more vegetables
India | Jan 23, 2015, 09:40 AM ISTNew Delhi: Soon after lifting the ban on import of mangoes, the Indian government is expecting the European Commission to remove the ban on shipments of four more vegetables – bitter gourd, brinjal, snake gourd
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EU finance ministers call for more investments to stimulate growth
World | Sep 14, 2014, 06:47 AM ISTMilan (Italy): More investments were the only way for the European Union (EU) to accelerate its too slow recovery, finance ministers agreed at the Ecofin meeting held in Italy's Milan on Saturday.Italian Finance Minister Pier
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EU ban on Indian mango hits Maharashtra farmers hard
India | Apr 28, 2014, 11:24 PM ISTMumbai: The sudden ban on import of Indian mangos by the European Union has hit hard the farmers of Maharashtra, renowned for the luscious Alphonso and other varieties which are in great demand worldwide."The ban
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EU mulls new law on 'legal highs'
World | Sep 18, 2013, 09:57 AM ISTBrussels: The European Commission has proposed to efficiently withdraw from the market harmful psychoactive substances, known as "legal highs" as alternatives to illicit drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy."Legal highs are a growing problem in